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Dial-a-Law: Deciding Who Will Move Out When You Separate

People’s Law School
Provides information about who will move out when a couple separates. Learn your rights when deciding who goes and who stays — and how to enforce the decision. It also covers information about renting. Find out your next steps, and the answers to some common questions.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Child Support Table Look-Up

Government of Canada
The Federal Child Support Tables were updated in 2017 to reflect more recent tax rules. The updated tables came into effect on November 22, 2017. Both 2011 and 2017 tables are provided here.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Dial-a-Law: Changing Your Name

People’s Law School
You may want to change your legal name because you’re getting married, because you’re getting divorced, or just because you feel like it. Learn what’s involved in changing your name.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Extended Family Program

Aboriginal Legal Aid in BC (Legal Aid BC)
Provides information about the Extended Family Program. Under the program, parents who are temporarily unable to care for their children can ask to have their children placed in the care of family or friends, instead of having them go into foster care.
Last reviewed March 2024